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Code of Student Conduct Revision Graduate Student Senate Student Government Association Student Affairs and Campus Life Advisory Board Agenda Introduction/Purpose Highlights from the draft revision Discussion/Feedback Introductions

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Code of Student Conduct Revision

Graduate Student Senate Student Government Association Student Affairs and Campus Life Advisory Board

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Agenda

Introduction/Purpose
Highlights from the draft revision
Discussion/Feedback

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Introductions

Cara Appel-Silbaugh, Dean of Students
Patricia Cardoso-Erase, Associate Dean of Students for Student

Conduct and Compliance

Kajun Lloyd, Graduate Student Senate
Ilina Shah, Student Government Association Attorney General

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Revision Process

Code of Student Conduct Revision Committee

– 9 Students- SGA, GSS, RA/PM, CEPA, Cultural Councils, Fraternity & Sorority Council, CWC – 7 Staff - SLSO, ResEd, Community Standards Office, Student Conduct & Compliance, CWC, Student Engagement and Leadership, UAB

Purpose- Revise the Code of Student Conduct to:

– Communicate the aspirational values of UMass Amherst – Clarify Language and Process for students and student groups – Outline Student Rights & Responsibilities – Incorporate pathways for alternative dispute resolution

Campus Vetting/ Consultation

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General Revisions

Organization of document
Clear and inclusive language
2.10- Opportunity to establish informal processes (pg 6)
2.12- Definitions (pg 7-8)
Advisor
Respondent, Reporting Party
Student Conduct Referral
3- Student Rights and Responsibilities (pg 9-10)
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities

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4.1. Policies and Prohibited Conduct

Revised: Hazing , Alcohol
New: Retaliation, Lew Behavior, Intrusion of Privacy
Referenced- Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment and

Related Interpersonal Violence

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5.1.1 Referrals, Investigation and Charges

Notice of Charge (NOC)

“The NOC will also indicate if the case could result in sanctions of housing removal deferred, housing removal, suspension deferred, suspension, or expulsion from the university if the violations are substantiated.” (pg 16)

Investigation

“The Case Administrator will communicate with Respondent at the conclusion of the investigation to review all information gathered and determine next steps.” (pg 18)

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5.1.6 Administrative Meeting Outcomes

Resolution:

– Educational and Restorative Outcome – Reportable Outcomes vs Not Reportable Outcomes

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5.3. Sanctions

University Status
Housing Status
Non Status Sanctions
Restorative and Educational Outcomes
Student Group Sanctions

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Questions?

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